How to Save Time Cleaning House

Conscientious home owners don’t need a calendar to remember when deep cleaning time. They just “know”.

Of course, knowing and looking forward to the tasks ahead are two different things.  So, if you love a clean house but pretty much loathe what it takes to keep it that way, you’ll likely find solace in these seven house-cleaning shortcuts:

1. Steam up your microwave. Cleaning dried-on food splatters inside the microwave can be a time-consuming task, but nothing that a little steam can’t simplify. Boil a cup of water in the microwave to create a steam bath that will soften the dried-on gunk, and then just wipe it away.
2. Vacuum window treatments. Give your curtains and drapes a quick cleaning – in between washings or dry-cleaning – by vacuuming them with the upholstery attachment. You can do the same with blinds and pleated shades.
3. Use rubber gloves to ball up pet hair. Getting Fido to stay off the couch may be a losing battle, but cleaning up pet hair doesn’t have to be. Just put on a pair of rubber gloves and wipe your hands over the area. The pet hair will ball right up for fast and easy disposal.
4. Dust walls and ceilings with a microfiber mop. Eliminate the need for a step ladder by investing in a microfiber mop with a long handle.
5. Use a pillowcase to dust ceiling fans. Keep the dust under control by sliding a pillow case over each blade. Dusting occurs as you slide the case back toward you and keeps the dust from going every which way.
6. Clean your toilet with denture tablets. You read that right. Just drop a few denture tablets into the toilet bowl and walk away. Come back in about 5 minutes and flush. You’ll get a deep anti-bacterial clean that requires no effort at all.
7. Clean your dishwasher with a pantry staple. Even your dishwasher periodically needs a good cleaning to remove food scraps and soap residue. Place a dishwasher-safe cup of white vinegaron the top rack.  Then run it through a full cycle on the hottest water setting. The results will shine for themselves.

You know what else is prone to getting dirty? Your indoor air. That’s where we come in: Correct Temp. We can help clean the air you breathe in several important ways, including:

• Spring AC cleaning and inspection
• Fall heating system cleaning and inspection
• Whole-house air filtration system
• Whole-house UV lamps
• Whole-house humidity control systems

To learn more about our indoor air quality services and how they can benefit your entire family, contact Correct Temp.